The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announces the opening of ARTSee & Shop, the second annual pop-up art and cultural engagement gallery at the Markets at Town Center. This year’s gallery is a collaboration between The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, The UNF LBGTQ Resource Center and the Markets at Town Center. The 5,600-square-foot gallery and UNF exhibit includes more than 60 local creatives.
“We are thrilled with this new location,” said Ellen Cottrill, Cultural Council communication coordinator and co-director of the gallery.
This year’s ARTSee & Shop has 50 percent more artists and artwork with fine art, literary art, ceramics, furniture, woodwork, glasswork, jewelry and more.
“The ARTsee & Shop gallery is a perfect extension of the Cultural Council’s mission,” said Diana Donovan, interim executive director. “Bringing more art and culture to Jacksonville, while supporting the local economy and arts community.”
Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pop-up shop also features programming, including do-it-yourself workshops, book signings with local authors, and coffee and culture talks.
ARTSee & Shop is located at 4880-05 Big Island Dr., Jacksonville, across the parking lot from Cooper’s Hawk Winery. For information and updates, see the Facebook page @ArtSeeAndShop.
